Sandbox Environment

Verse provides a full sandbox environment for testing integrations, minting on testnets, and validating release flows without using real funds.

Sandbox URLs

Service	URL
Marketplace	demo.verse.works
Creator Studio	demo.verse.works/studio
GraphQL API	https://demo.verse.works/query
Verse Frame base URL	https://iframe.demo.verse.works
Verse Elements origin	https://iframe.demo.verse.works

Getting Started

1. Create a Sandbox Account

Sign up at demo.verse.works using your email. This is a separate account from your production Verse account.

2. Set Up a Wallet

Connect a testnet wallet. Supported options:

• MetaMask configured for Sepolia testnet
• Any WalletConnect-compatible wallet on testnets

3. Get Testnet Tokens

You'll need testnet ETH for gas fees. Get free testnet ETH from faucets:

• Sepolia ETH — sepoliafaucet.com or Alchemy Sepolia Faucet

Stripe Sandbox Payments

The sandbox uses Stripe's test mode for fiat payments. Use these test cards:

Card Number	Description
4242 4242 4242 4242	Successful payment
4000 0000 0000 3220	3D Secure authentication required
4000 0000 0000 9995	Payment declined

For all test cards:

• Use any future expiration date (e.g., 12/34)
• Use any 3-digit CVC (e.g., 123)
• Use any billing postal code

tip

Refer to the Stripe testing documentation for the full list of test cards and scenarios.

Testing Workflows

Test a Verse Frame Integration

Point your Verse Frame to the sandbox:

<div verse-series-slug="your-test-collection"></div>

<script>
  const verseEmbed = new VerseEmbed({
    baseUrl: "https://iframe.demo.verse.works"
  });
  verseEmbed.initialize();
</script>

Test GraphQL API Queries

Use the sandbox API endpoint:

curl -X POST https://demo.verse.works/query \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "query": "{ collectionsPage(request: { first: 5 }) { nodes { name slug } } }"
  }'

Test Verse Elements

Point Elements to the sandbox origin:

const elements = new VerseElements({
  baseUrl: "https://iframe.demo.verse.works",
});

Test a Full Release

1. Go to demo.verse.works/studio
2. Create a new project with your artwork
3. Deploy a smart contract on testnet
4. Configure sale mechanics
5. Run a test sale using testnet ETH or Stripe test cards
6. Verify the editions are minted correctly

Sandbox vs. Production

Aspect	Sandbox	Production
URL	demo.verse.works	verse.works
Blockchain	Testnet (Sepolia)	Ethereum mainnet
Payments	Stripe test mode	Real payments
Data	Test data, may be reset	Permanent
Accounts	Separate from production	Production accounts
Origin allowlist	Not required — works from any domain	Required — localhost:3000 allowlisted by default, contact Verse team for other domains

Important Notes

• Sandbox data may be periodically reset — don't rely on it for long-term storage
• Smart contracts deployed on testnet have no real value
• The sandbox mirrors production features but may lag behind on the latest updates
• API schemas are identical between sandbox and production